Jacob N BARTHAU was born abt. 1853 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York, USA. He married Catherine GALLAGHER
03 May 1880 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA. He died December 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA. Catherine GALLAGHER, daughter of
John GALLAGHER and Mary M MCDONNELL
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was born 25 August 1856 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA. She died 15 March 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA.

Jacob was the son of Christian Barthau and his wife Barbara.__________

We see Jacob in 1870, living at the household of John Kramer and his family in a village of Niagara City, Niagara, New York: John Kramer Head Mar 34 Shoemaker Württemberg Caroline Kramer Wife Mar 29 Keeping House Württemberg John Kramer Son 7 New York Charles Kramer Son 5 New York Carrie Kramer Daur 3 New York Jacbob Barthau 17 Shoemaker New York__________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, 19 January, 1881: The annual election of the Union Reed Band of the Suspension Bridge, was held on Monday evening, January 17, when the following were elected:President - Jacob BarthauSecretary - Frank RegenhardtTreasurer - Phillip KellerExecutive Committee- Jacob Barthau, Dewitt C. Paxton, Jacob Kilberer __________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, 1885: SUSPENSION BRIDGE NOTESJacob Barthau, has resigned his position on the street railroad, and has been appointed gate tender on the Canada side of the New Suspension Bridge. __________

From the 1892 New York Census return, we see Jacob and his family living in Niagara Town, Niagara County, New York: Jacob Barthau 39 US Gatekeeper Catharine Barthau 36 US Mary Barthau 11 US Theresa Barthau 10 US Jennie Barthau 5 US Howard Barthau 3 US Lillie E Barthau 1 US Charles N Barthau 7 US__________

From the Buffalo Courier, 24 March 1897: NEW OFFICERS. Appointments Made for Each End of the Upper Bridge. (Special Dispatch to the Courier.) Niagara Falls, March 23 - The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Company has made a change In the personnel of its gate keepers. J. H. White of Third Street is succeeded at this end of the bridge by Samuel E. Albee of Buffalo. and Jacob N. Barthau of this city Is succeeded at the Canadian end by Evan Fraser of Niagara Falls, Ont. Messrs. White and Barthau held their positions many years. __________

In 1900, we see Jacob and his family living at Niagara Falls City, Niagara Falls, New York: Jacob Barthau Head Jan 1853 47 New York Germany Germany Catherine Barthau Wife Aug 1857 42 New York Scotland Ireland Mary Barthau Daughter Mar 1881 New York New York Scotland Theresa Barthau Daughter Feb 1882 New York New York Scotland Jennie Barthau Daughter Jan 1887 New York New York Scotland Howard Barthau Son Feb 1889 New York New York Scotland Lily Barthau Daughter Oct 1891 New York New York Scotland Paul Barthau Son Jul 1896 New York New York Scotland Cathleen Barthau Daughter Jun 1898 New York New York Scotland Ana Barthau Daughter Feb 1900 New York New York Scotland Charles Knibs Adopted Son Apr 1885 New York New York New York

The locations for each individual relate to Birthplace, Father's Birthplace then Mother's Birthplace.__________

In 1905, Jacob and family were living at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York: Jacob Barthou Head Mar 52 Janitor United States Catherine Barthou Wife Mar 48 Housewoman United States Jennie Barthou Dayur 18 Clock Factory United States Howard Barthou Son 16 Labourer United States Lillie Barthou Daur 13 At School United States Paul Barthau Son 9 At School United States Catherine Barthau Daur 6 At School United States__________

From the Niagara Falls Gasette, January 17 1907: BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Adjourned Meeting. Official Record A communication from the City Clerk, relative to appointment of Janitors as special police, was read. Upon motion of John Williams the Clerk was to request the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint the following janitors as special police officers without pay. Tho Board of Education to be security for badges. Walter Berry. Charles Foltz. Jacob Barthau. Peter Cameron. Christian Fink Herbert Clerk. Philip Durk, Jr. Jeremiah Mahoriey. Charles Barber. William Vanderhof. __________

I haven't seen the full transcription, but have seen that Jacob was still living in Niagara Falls at the 1910 census: Jacob Barthau b.1856 Katherine Barthau b.1856 Lillian Barthau b.1892 Paul Barthau b.1897 Kathleen Barthou b.1899___________

The 1920 census return shows Jacob and his family living at Niagara, New York: Jacob N Barthaw Head Mar 67 New York Cartherine Barthaw Wife Mar 63 New York Howard Francis Son 31 New York Paul Francis Son 23 New York Kathleen Francis Daur 21 New York

These names were taken from a transcription of the census, and the surnames of the children Howard, Pauil and Kathleen is given as "Francis" I suspect it was a simple transcription error. I suspect the son we have as Francis, may have been "Howard Francis", and the transcriber mistook Francis at the surname for the other two.__________

In 1930, Jacob and family were living at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York: Jacob N Barteau Head Mar 77 New York Cathrine G Barteau Wife Mar 73 New York Howard F Barteau Son 41 New York Paul Barteau Son 33 New York Kathleen Barteau Daur 31 New York __________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, Wednesday 26 Dec, 1934:JACOB BARTHAU DIESJacob M. Barthau, for 30 years caretaker at the Fifth street school, died in Mount St. Mary's Hospital this morning, following a long illness. He was 82 years old. Funeral services will be held at the family home, 553 Fifth street, Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.Mr. Barthau was born in Suspension Bridge, son of the late Christian and Barbara Barthau. He had lived here all his life. He had been retired since 1929 and was ill for the past two years. He was a member of the Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 81, I.O.O.F., and the Order of Maccabees. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church.Surviving Mr. Barthau are five daughters, Mrs. Mary Henderson, of Buffalo; Mrs. William J. Brady, of Roselle, N.J.; Mrs. David Gibbons, of Wallbrdige, Ohio, and Mrs. George Gassee and Miss Kathleen Barthau, of this city, and three sons, Charles Barthau, of Indianapolis, and Howard and Paul Barthau, of this city. One brother, Peter Barthau, of Toronto, Ont., and 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

Birth: 25 August 1856 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA.

Death: 15 March 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA.

Baptism:
31 August 1856
Niagara Town, Niagara County, New York, USA

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, Wednesday 15 March, 1933:Mrs. Catherine Barthau, 77, Lifelong Resident, Passes at Home Here.Mrs. Catherine Barthau, 77 years old, wife of Jacob N. Barthau and a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, died at her home, 553 Fifth street, this morning, following a long illness. The funeral will be held from the family home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with high mass of requiem at St. Mary's church at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.Mrs. Barthau was born in Niagara Falls, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher. She was widely known and highly esteemed in the community. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Charles Barthau of Indianapolis, and Howard and Paul Barthau, of this city; five daughters, Mrs. William J. Brady, of Roselle, N.J., Mrs. David Gibbons, of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. R Henderson, of Buffalo, and Mrs. George Gasse and Miss Cathleen Barthau of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Fred J. Allen, of this city. Twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.__________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, 18 Mar 1933: LAID AT REST Funeral Services for Mrs. Barthau Are Attended by Many Friends. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral this morning of Mrs. Catherine Barthau, 77 years old, wife of Jacob N. Barthau and widely known Niagara Fans woman. The funeral was held from the family hnme, 553 Filth street. at 8:30 a. m., with high mass of requiem celebrated at St. Mary's church at 9 a.m. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The pallbearers were Francis Gasse. Arthur Gasse, George Gasse, William Brady, Jr., Danield Gibbins and Ellwood Gassler.

Mary married a man named Robert Henderson of Niagara Falls, New York. They had four children, Dorothy, Robert, Vera and Kathleen.___________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, 24 July, 1939:Last Rites for Mrs. Mary Barthau Henderson Held in Buffalo.Funeral services were held in Buffalo Saturday for Mrs. Mary Barthau Henderson, Widow of Robert Henderson, a former resident of this city, who died on Wednesday.Mrs. Henderson was born in Niagara Falls, daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine Barthau. She formerly resided at 553 Fifth street., going to Buffalo after her marriage about 15 years ago. She is survived by four children, Dorothy, Robert, Vera and Kathleen, all of Buffalo; four sisters, Mrs. W. Brady, of New Jersey, Mrs. D. Gibbons, of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. G. Gasse and Mrs. F. Harding, of this city, and three brothers, Paul and Howard Barthau, of this city and Charles Barthau, of Indianapolis. __________

The Niagara Falls Gazette of Tuesday 16 Jun, 1908 reported the following marriages:Four weddings will be celebrated at St. Mary's church by the pastor Rev. William J. McNabb tomorrow morning. At 7 o'clock Mr. George Gasse and Miss Theresa Garthau will be married. At 7.30 o'clock will occur the wedding of Mr. Patrick Maloney and Miss Catherine Griotte. At 9 o'clock Mr. Fred Buyer and Miss Mary Gurvin will be married. At 10 o'clock at the parsonage Mr. Hugh McDonald and Miss Abbie Bruce will be united in marriage.__________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, October, 1959:GASSE - In Memorial Hospital, October 22, 1959, Theresa H. Gasse, age 77 of 8068 West River Shore Dr., mother of J. George Gasse, Mrs. Blanche Shear, Mrs. Dorothy Heady, Mrs. Marie Simpson all of this city. Francis Gasse Lewiston, sister of Paul and Howard Barthau, Mrs. Kathleen Harding both of this city. Mrs. Lillian Gibbons, Walldridge, Ohio. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral at Otto Redenz Funeral Home, Michigan and 10th St. Saturday at 8:45 a.m. and in St. John de LaSalle Church at 9:30. Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

The Niagara Falls Gazette of Thursday 10 Oct, 1907 reported the following marriage:Yesterday morning Rev. Father Moynihan united in marriage Miss Jennie Barthau and William H. Brady at the rectory of St. Mary's Church. After a two weeks wedding trip to Eastern cities Mr. and Mrs. Brady will make their home at No.28 Cherry street. Miss Lilian Barthau and James S. Brady were attendants.__________

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, June 1958:Mrs. Brady Rites Held in JerseyFuneral services were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church in Roselle, N.J., for Mrs. Jennie Barthau Brady, 71, a Niagara Falls native and resident of Roselle for the last 41 years. She died Friday (June 6, 1958) after suffering a heart attack.Mrs. Brady was married to William Brady Sr., also a Niagara Falls native, in 1907 at St. Mary's of the Cataract Church. Some 10 years later the couple moved to Roselle.In addition to her husband, survivors include fourdaughters, Mrs. Meredith Taylor, Orange, N.J., Mrs. Philip Leonhardt, Berkley Heights, N.J., Mrs. Bruce Bowe, Westfield, N.J., and Mrs. Frederick Roemer, Colonia, N.J.; two sons, William Brady Jr., Charleston, W. Va., and George Brady, Royal Oak, Mich, and 15 grandchildren.Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Gibbons, Wallbridge, Ohio, and Mrs. George Gasse and Mrs. Fred Harding, both of this city, and two brothers, Paul and Howard Barthau, this city.

Lilly married a man named David Gibbons, but later in life, when aged 59, she married for a second time. Her second husband was James R Melvin, born 1889 at Boyd County, Kentucky. It was also the second marriage for James.

In 1940, we see Alfred living with his sister Kathleen and her husband In 1940, at Ward 6, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls City, Niagara, New York: Fred Harding Head Mar 48 Fireman (Fire Department) Canada Kathleen Harding Wife Mar 42 New York Paul Barthau Brother-in-Law UnM 44 Special Officer International Bridge New York

From the Niagara Falls Gazette, Tuesday July 30, 1935:Mrs. Paul Shear and Mrs. Francis Gasse delightfully entertained at a personal shower at the latter's home in Lewiston on Thursday evening in honour of Miss Kathleen Barthau, who marriage to Fred Harding will take place on August 1.__________

In 1940, we see Francis as an inmate ate the Buffalo State Hospital at Ward 23, Buffalo, Buffalo City, Erie, New York, United States: Francis Barthau Inmate 51 Unmarried New York__________

From The Niagara Falls Gazette, January 1963:BARTHAU - in this city, January 28th, 1963, Howard Barthau, 73, of 553 5th St. Brother of Paul Barthau and Mrs Kathleen B. Harding, bith of this city; Mrs. Lillian Gibbons of Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Michigan and 10th at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's of The Cataract Church, Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.